How was the Entire Continent Africa Annexed in 1 year? - The Scramble of Africa
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Why was Africa Split Between 7 European Nations? - The Scramble of Africa♦♦The 16th century would mark the beginning of European colonization on the African continent. Portugal would start early by laying claim to their new colonies, nearly a century before the Dutch would do the same in South Africa, creating a growing settlement in the Cape of Good Hope.Slowly, the Europeans had claimed merely around 10% of African lands. That is, before the Scramble for Africa…♦SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek♦Our general knowledge channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MasteringKnowledge♦Music by Epidemic Sound♦Script & Research :Skylar J. Gordon #history #documentary
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2 years ago
Before the “Scramble of Africa” of 1884, 90% of Africa was in the hands of African Kings and African Kingdoms.
After the “Scramble of Africa”, 90% of Africa was in the hands of European monarchs and European colonial powers.